Celia Abigail DeLoach

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Died from: Pulmonary TB

Celia married John Alvin Heaton on 9 Mar 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. John (son of William J. Heaton and Rebecca Greer) was born in Dec 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Feb 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Colbaugh Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from: Heart Disease

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LYONS, Cora Bell
"Elizabethton Star," Friday, November 28, 1947
MRS. LANDON LYONS
Mrs. Cora Lyons, 49, died at her home, 401 Allen Avenue, Thursday at 10 p.m. after a short illness. Mrs. Lyons was the daughter of John and Celia DeLoach Heaton. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Landon Lyons; one daughter, Marjorie Grace Lyons; five step-children, Ray Lyons of Kingsport, Will, Earl and Howard Lyons of Elizabethton, and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Elizabethton; three sisters, Mrs. Denice Estep, Misses Celeste and Martha Heaton of Elizabethton; five brothers, Sam, Winford, Paul, and Lewis Heaton of Elizabethton, and Haddon Heaton of Idaho; and ten step-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.

"Elizabethton Star," November 30, 1947
MRS. LANDON J. LYONS
Funeral of Mrs. Cora Bell Lyons, 49, wife of Landon J. Lyons, who died at her home, 401 Allen Avenue, Thursday at 10 p.m., will be held at Calvary Baptist Church of which she was a member Monday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. George Westmoreland, pastor, and the Rev. Homer Couch officiating.
Pallbearers will be deacons of the Calvary Baptist Church. Flower bearers will be members of Mrs. Lyons Circle of the Calvary Church. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The body was returned to the home Saturday afternoon by the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home.
Surviving Mrs. Lyons are her husband; one daughter, Marjorie Grace Lyons; five brothers, Sam, Lewis, Wimford, and Paul Heaton of Elizabethton and Haddon Heaton of Boise, Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Dencie Estep, Misses Celeste and Martha Heaton, all of Elizabethton; five step-children, Will, Earl, and Howard Lyons of Elizabethton, Ray Lyons of Kingsport, and Mrs. Ralph Myers of Elizabethton; and ten step-grandchildren.

Cora married Landon Jackson Jefferon Lyons on 25 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Henry Clay Lyon and Dulcenia Elizabeth Russell) was born on 9 May 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1969 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Emmert Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucy Cole on 6 Dec 1930 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Lucy (daughter of Charles Daniel Cole and Florence J. "Flora" Daniels) was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lois M. Lucht about 1926 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lois was born about 1906 in North Dakota, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Grace Shell on 10 Jul 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Edward Milbourne Shell and Nannie Leona Collins) was born on 24 Sep 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HEATON, Luther Paul
“Elizabethton Star,” Wednesday, April 14, 1948
LUTHER PAUL HEATON
Funeral services for Luther Paul Heaton, 40, of Route 2, Johnson City who died in a local hospital Sunday afternoon, will be conducted at the Pinecrest Baptist Church, of which he was a member, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brown Bowers officiating assisted by Rev. G. D. Barrett and the Rev. George Westmoreland. Burial will be in the Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Fred Carver, Clarence Chambers, Fred L. Williams, Astor "Mike" Deloach, Frank Smith, Harlow Crosswhite, Bert Lowe, and Robert Banks.
The members of the Dashiel Lodge Number 238, F and A. M. will be in charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Heaton was a member of the Virginia May Lodge Number 38, A. F. and A. M., Radford, Virginia, and a Veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Floy Heaton; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Heaton and one son, L. Q. Heaton, both of the home; four brothers, Sam, Lewis and Winifred Heaton all of Elizabethton, and Haddon Heaton of Boise, Idaho; and three sisters, Celeste Heaton, Martha Heaton and Mrs. Dencie Estep all of 401 North East Street, Elizabethton.
The body was moved to the home of the sisters Monday afternoon where it will remain until 12:00 noon Thursday when it will be taken to the church to lie-in-state until the funeral hour.
The Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge.

Luther married Floy G. Cress about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Floy (daughter of Rufus Greenmore Cress and Mollie H. McQueen) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, January 23, 1941
Former Resident Dies From Heart Attack At Emmett, Idaho
Word was received here this morning by relatives relating the death of Earl M. Heaton, son of the late John A. Heaton, at his home last night in Emmett, Idaho. He suffered a heart attack.
Earl is the brother of Police Officer Lewis Heaton, Paul, Windy, and Sam of this city, and of Haddon Heaton at Fort Jackson, S.C. He also has four sisters of this city, Misses Celestia, Martha, and Dencie Heaton and Mrs. Landon Lyons.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Earl married Idella Limbaugh about 1926. Idella was born about 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1940 Carter County, TN Census, Dencie is listed as a single mother with children Barbara and Billy Joe. She was working as a house keeper for Alton and Maude Herman.

Dencie married Earl L. Estep about 1942. Earl (son of David Samuel Estep and Elizabeth "Eliza" Richardson) was born on 28 Sep 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Jan 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dovie was named after Dove Cleo Arnold, who married Joseph Alexander DeLoach.

Dovie married Claude William Oakes about 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Claude (son of Jeremiah M. "Jerry" Oakes and Martha E. (Oakes)) was born on 25 Jun 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died in Jul 1987 in Ada County, , , Idaho; was buried in Cloverdale Cemetery, , Ada County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died from: Meningitis

"Elizabethton Star," Saturday, January 5, 1929
DORIS HEATON
Doris Heaton, 10, daughter of J. A. Heaton, Lynn Avenue, died at the St. Elizabethton hospital at 7:30 o'clock last night after an illness of one week. Miss Heaton, whose mother died in September, is survived by her father, four sisters, Cora B. Heaton, Benia, Celestia and Martha; and brothers, Samuel, Lewis [remainder of brothers' names illegible] Heaton.
Although the exact time of the funeral services had not been decided this morning, it was announced that interment will take place in the Colbough cemetery on the Bristol highway this afternoon or tomorrow morning, with the Rev. R. N. Owen officiating. Curtis-North will be in charge of the services.

Charles married Lois Edyth Lucht on 23 Feb 1946 in Ada County, , , Idaho. Lois (daughter of Louis Lucht and Idella Limbaugh) was born on 17 Apr 1929 in Chelan County, , , Washington; died on 4 Jun 2019 in Ada County, , , Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjorie Gass - JONESBOROUGH
Marjorie Lyons Gass, age 74, 1982 Hwy. 81 South, Jonesborough, died Friday, January 4, 2008 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following three-year illness.

She was a Carter County native and a daughter of the late Landon J. and Cora Heaton Lyons. Mrs. Gass was a member of Central Baptist Church, Johnson City. She had worked in the banking industry.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gass was preceded in death by five brothers: Roy, Earl, Clarence, Howard and Willie Lyons; and one sister: Armita Myers.

Mrs. Gass is survived by her husband: the Rev. Phil Gass, of the home; one daughter: Julie A. Gass, of the home; and two special nieces: Dr. Jane M. Jones and Jeannette Boswell.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gass will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, January 7, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Dr. Ron Murray and Rev. Bill Warfield officiating. The eulogist will be Hazel Campbell. Music will be uinder the direction of Bill Stoots, Debbie Odom, Barbara Stephenson, Judy Ramsey, Ambers Wilson, organist, and Rose Mary Lowe, pianist. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending are asked to meet the family at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday for the service.

Marjorie married Rev. Richard Phil Gass about 1954. Richard (son of Charles Harden Gass and Hazel Casteel) was born on 24 Feb 1932 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 2015 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rondall H. Heaton, Sr., 82, Watauga passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home.

A native of Carter County, Rondall was the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Heaton. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren. Mr. Heaton proudly served his country in the United Stated Army. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and eating.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Heaton and Stu Heaton and two sisters, Wanda Hinkle and Nina Vest.

The family extends a special thank you to Johnson City Medical Center Hospice for the loving care given to Rondall.

The family requests the honor of your presence for a Graveside Service for Mr. Heaton on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Pastor Dan Case will conduct the service. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:20 PM. Active pallbearers will be Rondall H. Heaton Jr., William Brian Heaton, Christopher J. Heaton, Ivan L. Pickle Jr, Wendy Dooley and John Dooley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Michael Grosserade, Greg Dooley and Jackie Vest.

Family/Spouse: Florence S. Feathers. Florence was born about 1947 in , McDowell County, West Virginia, ; died on 23 May 2022 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nina Loretta Heaton Vest, 71, Elizabethton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 in the Bristol Regional Hospital. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Lucy Cole Heaton. She was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Howard Jenair Vest, a son: Jeffery Wayne Vest and a daughter: Tonya Ann Vest. She was a member of the Watauga Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Kimberly Korchman and her husband Steve Korchman, Sr., Elizabethton. Two Sons: Jackie Lynn Vest of the home and Daniel Howard Vest and wife Tammy of New York. Three Grandchildren: Jennifer Nicole Campbell and her husband Charles, Steven k. Korchman, Jr. and Joshua U.G. Vest. Two Great Grandchildren: Jude Campbell and Moriah Campbell. One Brother: Rondal Heaton, Watauga. One Sister: Edith Dooley, Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews including a special niece: Wendy Dooley and a special Nephew: Jamie Heaton.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Paul Peer, Minister officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 in the Cole Cemetery. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday will be: John Dooley, Jr., Steven Heaton, Rusty Slagle, Jamie Heaton, Todd Godsey and Tony Slagle. Honorary pallbearers will be: Joshua Vest, Dustin Shelburne, Charles Campbell, Doug Slagle, Pete Slagle, and Steven Slagle.

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Died:
Edith Lois Heaton Dooley, 75, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 2, 1946, in Elizabethton to the late William Samuel and Lucy Ann Cole Heaton. She was retired due to disability as a CNA from Signature Health. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: John Dooley, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her children: Steve Heaton, Tina Christie, John Dooley, Jr., Lucy Dooley, and Wendy Dooley. Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews.
It was her wish to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Barbara Heaton McElroy, 77, Elizabethton passed away Monday, October 11, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

She was a Carter County native. Barbara was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. She was a member of the Watauga Point United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the United Methodist Women, former President of the Local Chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was a member of the Republican Women's Committee. Barbara was appointed by former Governor Don Sundquist to the Tennessee State Medical Review Board.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. McElroy, January 2006; by her father and mother, Dencie Heaton Estep and Earl Estep; and a brother, Bill Heaton.

Survivors include two daughters: Pamala Litz and husband, Eric, Tallahassee, Florida, and Debra McElroy, Boston, Mass.; Three Granddaughters: Amy Litz and husband, Scott Lato, Tallahassee, Florida, Rebecca Litz, of Atlanta, and Grace McElroy-Howard, Boston, Mass.; Her Brother: Richard Estep, Elizabethton; Sister: Vickie Cannon and her husband, Jerry, Elizabethton; Several Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and great nieces & nephews.

A Service to Celebrate the life of Barbara McElroy will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Watauga Point United Methodist Church with Dr. Mike Pinner officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday October 15, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Thursday and also at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Friday, will be: Greg Maupin, Greg Bowers, Mike Mathena, Jason Cannon, Bobby Cordell and Jonathan Fair. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Linebaugh, Bob Eicher, Millard Day, Gary Whittington, Garret Whittington, Danny Carver and Larry Carver.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Watauga Point United Methodist Church.

To those who prefer memorials may be made to the Watauga Point United Methodist Church Missions for Youth & Children, 409 Gap Creek Road, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643; or the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.

Barbara married Louis Homer "Mac" McElroy about 1953. Louis (son of Louis Homer McElroy, Sr. and Frances L. Brackett) was born on 3 Aug 1933 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 2006 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sue married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Jackson Daniel "Danny" Heaton, Jr., 57, Erwin, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Born July 26, 1961 in Elizabethton, he had lived a number of years in Erwin. Danny was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. He served in the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed at Snap on Tool, Elizabethton. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Heaton.

Survivors include his Daughter: Lauren (Joe) Arnett, Elizabethton. His Mother: Judy Rowland Heaton. Two Brothers: Scott (Dianne) Heaton and Doug (Nikki) Heaton all of Elizabethton. His fiancée Connie Tipton. Several nieces & nephews. His dog: Precious.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery with Mr. Lowell Shell officiating. Burial will follow the service.